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Rob CanningUpdate: The 2 juveniles who went missing from an RV park in Murray this morning have been found. UPDATE: 2 Missing Juveniles Found Safe in Murrayhttp://wkms.org/post/update-2-missing-juveniles-found-safe-murray
66882 as http://wkms.orgFri, 12 Aug 2016 19:20:54 +0000UPDATE: 2 Missing Juveniles Found Safe in MurrayJohn Null A Murray man has been arrested and charged with operating three illegal moonshine stills within city limits. Brandon Dick, 31, is charged with a Class A misdemeanor for operating the alcohol-producing stills out of his home at 204 Poplar Street. Murray Man Charged with Making Illegal Moonshinehttp://wkms.org/post/murray-man-charged-making-illegal-moonshine
57805 as http://wkms.orgFri, 29 Jan 2016 21:43:32 +0000Murray Man Charged with Making Illegal MoonshineRob Canning, Chad Lampe Update: Chad Lampe speaks with Sgt. David Howe about the Citizens Police Academy on Sounds Good. Murray residents are again getting a chance to learn first-hand the ins and outs of local policing. The Murray Police Department is offering an 8-week Citizens’ Police Academy from October 12th to November 30th. [Update: Audio] Murray Police Offer Citizens' Police Academyhttp://wkms.org/post/update-audio-murray-police-offer-citizens-police-academy
51937 as http://wkms.orgTue, 29 Sep 2015 17:36:43 +0000[Update: Audio] Murray Police Offer Citizens' Police AcademyKate Lochte National Night Out is a campaign designed to give people in high crime neighborhoods a secure area for local residents to have a block party. Since Murray isn't really a high crime area, the Murray Police Department has helped adapt the concept to be an emergency and public services block party, where the public can interact with first responders and public services to become more familiar with who they are in a non-emergency setting. On Sounds Good, Kate Lochte speaks with Sgt. David Howe of the Murray Police Department about the event including some unique educational response demonstrations. [Audio] Meet First Responders at Murray's National Night Out Block Partyhttp://wkms.org/post/audio-meet-first-responders-murrays-national-night-out-block-party
51236 as http://wkms.orgMon, 10 Aug 2015 21:51:53 +0000[Audio] Meet First Responders at Murray's National Night Out Block PartyJohn Null UPDATE: 5:23 p.m. A Puryear, Tennessee man is now in custody and faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Murray resident Wallace Key earlier this week. Henry County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 28-year-old Jonathan William Backer Tuesday night after receiving information from the Murray Police Department. Backer was initially wanted on an evidence tampering charge, but MPD investigators obtained an arrest warrant Wednesday charging him with Key's murder. UPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Death of Murray Manhttp://wkms.org/post/update-arrest-made-connection-death-murray-man
51131 as http://wkms.orgWed, 05 Aug 2015 20:11:05 +0000UPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Death of Murray ManRob CanningUPDATE: The Murray man found deceased at a residence on Broad Street yesterday morning has been identified. UPDATE: Officials Release Identity of Murray Man Found Deceased in Homehttp://wkms.org/post/update-officials-release-identity-murray-man-found-deceased-home
51081 as http://wkms.orgTue, 04 Aug 2015 16:21:50 +0000UPDATE: Officials Release Identity of Murray Man Found Deceased in HomeJohn NullMurray Police Department officers responded at the WATCH, Inc. Activity and Wellness Center Tuesday morning after receiving reports of a man with a gun in the nearby area. Calloway County coroner Rick Harris confirms that 48-year-old John Mark Dillon died at the scene as a result of what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Harris says an autopsy will be performed Wednesday in Louisville to confirm that Dillon's wound was self-inflicted. Murray Police Respond to WATCH Center; 1 Man Dead from Believed Self-Inflicted Gun Shothttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-respond-watch-center-1-man-dead-believed-self-inflicted-gun-shot
50771 as http://wkms.orgTue, 21 Jul 2015 17:47:12 +0000Murray Police Respond to WATCH Center; 1 Man Dead from Believed Self-Inflicted Gun ShotKate Lochte Police officers understand that often their interaction with the public is during high-stress times, so the Murray Police Department and other forces reach out to explain more about what they are trained to do in an eight-week Citizens' Police Academy with night classes through March and April. On Sounds Good, Sergeant David Howe and Kate Lochte do an overview of the course, which includes the basics of police work, a tour of the 911 call-center, understanding drug investigations, demystifying criminology, a tour of the jail and more. Attend An Eight-Week Citizen's Police Academy in Murrayhttp://wkms.org/post/attend-eight-week-citizens-police-academy-murray
47315 as http://wkms.orgSat, 21 Feb 2015 19:43:50 +0000Attend An Eight-Week Citizen's Police Academy in MurrayChad LampeUPDATED 8/5/14 3:07 p.m. The Murray Police Department has arrested Gary Vanderwerff in the CVS robbery. Police took the 62 year old into custody Tuesday without incident. Vanderwerff is charged with with first degree robbery, a Class B felony and is lodged at the Calloway County Jail. Original post: The Murray Police Department is seeking a suspect in a robbery of the local CVS pharmacy. MPD Crime Prevention Seargant Dave Howe says that approximately 4:20 p.m. officers responded to a reported robbery at the pharmacy located on 12th and Main Street. UPDATE: Murray Police Apprehend Suspect in CVS Robberyhttp://wkms.org/post/update-murray-police-apprehend-suspect-cvs-robbery
42610 as http://wkms.orgTue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:03 +0000UPDATE: Murray Police Apprehend Suspect in CVS RobberyKate LochteSergeant Dave Howe of the Murray City Police Department joins us on Sounds Good today to talk about the National Night Out event on August 5th at Chestnut Park, 7 to 9 p.m. It's a national program where police departments partner with neighborhoods to provide a block party and public safety fair. National Night Out: A Public Safety Block Party in Murrayhttp://wkms.org/post/national-night-out-public-safety-block-party-murray
42067 as http://wkms.orgMon, 14 Jul 2014 19:37:17 +0000National Night Out: A Public Safety Block Party in MurrayTroy TaylorUpdate: Trice's preliminary hearing has been set for May 7th. Original story: The Murray High School assistant basketball coach and teacher’s assistant charged with five counts of third degree rape against an underage student has been charged with additional sexual offenses. (Update - Preliminary Hearing Date Set) Trice Charged with Additional Sexual Offenseshttp://wkms.org/post/update-preliminary-hearing-date-set-trice-charged-additional-sexual-offenses
40056 as http://wkms.orgTue, 22 Apr 2014 14:05:13 +0000(Update - Preliminary Hearing Date Set) Trice Charged with Additional Sexual OffensesJohn Null The Murray Police Department says identity thieves are attempting to gain personal information from Murray residents via a robocall scam. Citizens are receiving calls from unusual numbers, then a computerized voice informs potential victims that their credit or debit card has expired. The voice then asks them to enter their credit card number. Murray Police Warn Residents of Phone Scamhttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-warn-residents-phone-scam
35050 as http://wkms.orgFri, 20 Sep 2013 20:47:32 +0000Murray Police Warn Residents of Phone ScamRob CanningThe Murray Police Department is investigating an overnight armed robbery and shooting on Main Street. Officers responded to a call at 3:49 AM and found Tonya Cavitt (age 43 of Murray), Kelsey Cavitt (age 22 of Murray), Keith Jenifer (age 31 of Murray), as well as three juveniles at the residence. The victims reported three black males kicked in the home's front door and demanded money. Witnesses said during the altercation, one of the suspects shot Keith Jenifer in the leg and left the scene with an undisclosed quantity of cash. Jenifer was transported to Murray Calloway County Hospital for treatment. Murray Police Investigate Overnight Shooting and Armed Robberyhttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-investigate-overnight-shooting-and-armed-robbery
34980 as http://wkms.orgWed, 18 Sep 2013 16:33:55 +0000Murray Police Investigate Overnight Shooting and Armed RobberyChad LampeEach year, nearly 10,000 people die on the road due to drunk driving, which is the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year and killing all aboard. In order to stop this deadly epidemic, law enforcement in every state and most US towns and cities will be cracking down on drunk driving through Labor Day. Murray Police Department Crime Prevention Sergant speaks with Chad Lampe about the crackdown. Murray Police on National Drinking & Driving Prevention Efforthttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-national-drinking-driving-prevention-effort
34442 as http://wkms.orgThu, 29 Aug 2013 21:02:33 +0000Murray Police on National Drinking Austin RamseyThe Murray Police Department is investigating several dog thefts from homes in the city. The MPD says possibly more than one suspect is taking easily accessible dogs from backyards or porches. Police describe one suspect as a heavy-set, six-foot white male with long, shaggy hair. Officials are urging residents to keep their pets nearby and be on the lookout for any suspicious behavior in and around neighborhoods. If you have any information regarding the case or possible suspects, call Detective Angel Clere at 762-0356. Murray Police Warn of Dog Theftshttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-warn-dog-thefts
34195 as http://wkms.orgWed, 21 Aug 2013 15:55:40 +0000Murray Police Warn of Dog TheftsChad LampeThe Murray Police Department says a local woman faces murder charges in a shooting death on Oxford drive in the city's Canterbury Subdivision. Sergeant Dave Howe says police responded to a domestic disturbance call around 12:30 p.m. today. Howe says Michelle Baxter, 50, of Murray is lodged at the Calloway County Jail. The investigation is still ongoing.Murray Police Investigating Homicidehttp://wkms.org/post/murray-police-investigating-homicide
31828 as http://wkms.orgThu, 30 May 2013 22:20:40 +0000Murray Police Investigating HomicideChad Lampe Starting a new job is usually a pretty stressful proposition. Now imagine that starting that new job involves having to tackle some of the most contentious issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We’ll speak with someone who doesn’t have to imagine that: former Trigg County Judge-Executive Stan Humphries, who now represents Kentucky’s 1st State Senate District. Also, Kentucky Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Kenny Colston will rundown the top stories he covered last week in Frankfort. Plus, we’ll learn about some big changes happening at Murray’s City Police Department. Front Page Sunday 1/13http://wkms.org/post/front-page-sunday-113
26744 as http://wkms.orgMon, 14 Jan 2013 17:09:33 +0000Front Page Sunday 1/13Chad LampeThere is a lot going on at the Murray Police Department. It is welcoming 10 new officers, a new vehicle fleet, and a new revenue source from the taxes placed on package alcohol sales. The department's new Crime Prevention Sergeant, Dave Howe speaks with Chad Lampe about a 70% change in leadership, two new school resource officers and a new Alcohol Beverage Control officer. Murray's Crime Prevention Sergeant Details Big Changes at Departmenthttp://wkms.org/post/murrays-crime-prevention-sergeant-details-big-changes-department
26741 as http://wkms.orgMon, 14 Jan 2013 15:49:32 +0000Murray's Crime Prevention Sergeant Details Big Changes at DepartmentChad LampeMurray Independent School District officials briefly locked down the city’s elementary school Tuesday after a parent volunteer noticed a man walking near the school with a gun. MPD's new schools new resource officer alerted officers to detain the man. Police say the man was in fact exterminating squirrels with a pellet gun. Murray Police Spokesman Dave Howe says students were never in danger. Man With Pellet Gun Near Murray Elementary Prompts Brief Lock Downhttp://wkms.org/post/man-pellet-gun-near-murray-elementary-prompts-brief-lock-down
26540 as http://wkms.orgTue, 08 Jan 2013 21:44:59 +0000Man With Pellet Gun Near Murray Elementary Prompts Brief Lock Down